Beneath the Headlines

Author: Mike Woodruff

Each month, pastor Mike Woodruff sits down with a thoughtful guest to trace the quiet forces shaping tomorrows news.No hottake sparring. Just brisk questions on birthrates, algorithms, ideas, and idols, all aimed at giving thoughtful Christians a clearer map of the moment and a steadier hope within it.Expect solid data, memorable lines, and a nod toward grace. Subscribe and gain a firmer grasp of the stories happening beneath the headlines.
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The Pour Over with Jason Woodruff
Monday, 29 December, 2025

Mike sits down with Jason Woodruff—founder and editor-in-chief of The Pour Over—for a conversation about news, anxiety, and why everyone's relationship with information is probably broken.Full transparency: Jason is Mike's son. Mike invested in The Pour Over. They've got dirt on each other. And they almost co-wrote a book before realizing that wouldn't work. So... make of that what you will.So despite the conflicts of interest, we hope you'll enjoy hearing how Jason built a news company with 1.5 million subscribers by being politically balanced and "Christ-first." You'll also learn about how the algorithm is destroying journalism, how cable news will ruin your soul and why Jason's book took two years to write.Additional Notes: Why Mike has a surprisingly healthy relationship with the news now. The story of a football coach Mike deliberately ignored for a week and a half. And why Christians should sleep better at night than anyone else—but don't.Mike Woodruff is the author of The Friday Update, a weekly newsletter that combines cultural insight with Biblical wisdom. Subscribe here.This podcast is a Lakelight Institute Production. Thoughts? Guest Suggestions? Email us at info@lakelightinstitute.com